History of Spence
Identify the correct Spence Logo: REFER TO WORKSHEET
What are the 3 essential elements of a regulator?
Restricting
Measuring
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True or False: ( justify)
Control line placement does not affect how a regulator operates.
False:
improper install cause valve to respond slowly
improper install cause control of wrong pressure
improper install cause failure
True or False:
In order to operate economically and efficiently, all steam systems must be protected against 3 factors:
*CONDENSATE
*AIR
*NON-CONDENSIBLES
True
How do you obtain a Spence Designer's Guide?
Spence Website
Portal
True or False: In 1984, Spence family sold the company to Watts Industries
True
What are the two most common places for a regulator to fail?
Disc/Orifice
Diaphragm
If you work at Bermingham Controls Inc, who is your primary and backup AE contact?
REFER TO WORKSHEET
Primary: Joseph R
Backup: Gabriel S
Instability ( sized incorrectly)
Slow Speed of Response ( control line placement)
Noise ( high velocity, cavitation)
List 5 things that can be found on the SpenceValve.com website?
Designer's Guides (x2)
Data Sheets
Instruction Manuals
Schematics
Find a representative
Sizing Tool
Brochures
In June 2021, the Walden, New York manufacturing facility closed and all production moved to ________________.
El Salto, Mexico
What is known as the "Money, Money, Money" Regulator?
E-main with Noise Suppression
When considering control line placement, a rule of thumb to follow is to place the control line ___ to ____ pipe diameters downstream of any turbulence generator.
6 to 10
A steam trap is an automatic valve which discharges _________, ______ and ___________ from a system while trapping, or holding in, ______.
A steam trap is an automatic valve which discharges condensate, air and non-condensibles from a system while trapping, or holding in, steam.
Name 3 example of Steam Applications
Universities
HVAC
Residential
Heating
Propulsion
Atomization
Moisturization
Motive Fluid
Identify which Regional Sales Manager is over the territory below:
REFER TO WORKSHEET
Orange= Mike
Blue= Rick
List 4 product failure modes that could be seen in a Direct-Operated Regulator:
Disc Damage
Orifice Damage
Diaphragm Damage
Spring Damage
Stem Seizes
Vent Plugged
List 4 Troubleshooting Steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Define the problem
2. gather the information
3. size and selection of regulator
4. think through the product operation
List 5 Qualities of a good Steam Trap:
A good steam trap should:
▪ Discharge condensate, air and non-condensibles.
▪ Be equal to the load over a wide range of pressures and temperatures.
▪ Be freeze-proof where necessary.
▪ Be simple and rugged.
▪ Have few moving parts.
▪ Require low maintenance and spare parts inventory.
▪ Have a long life.
Using the Series 2000 Instruction Manual, tell me what Key 7 and Key 12 are.
Figure 8
7 = V packing assembly
12= frame locking nut
Complete the Spence history timeline:
REFER TO WORKSHEET
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Name 3 advantages of a direct-op over a pilot-op
Speed
Cost
Complexity
Maintenance
Place the products in the correct Product Portfolio Overview spot:
REFER TO WORKSHEET
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Walk me through the operation of the DURA-FLO INVERTED BUCKET STEAM TRAPS using the images below:
Refer to the Worksheet
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Using the Series 2000 Instruction Manual fill out the image on the worksheet:
Figure 3, labeling
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